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Cairo & Christmas Nile Cruise by Flight
Overview
Come celebrate Christmas in one of the world’s most captivating destinations with this 8-day Cairo & Christmas Nile Cruise escape. You’ll start in Cairo, you know, where you can soak up Egypt’s best-known sights like the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Then you’ll fly to Aswan and step aboard a luxury Nile Cruise that’s been properly arranged for the festive season. From there, glide along the legendary Nile River while you relax in comfortable lodgings, enjoy tasty meals, and get genuinely excellent service from the onboard team.
On the cruise itself, you’ll have chances to wander through some of Ancient Egypt’s most impressive landmarks. Think of the Temple of Philae, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Your expert Egyptologist guides will help bring thousands of years of history into view, bit by bit, all along the way.
So, if you like culture, festive moments, scenic sailing, and the ease of domestic flights too, this Christmas trip is a very solid choice. It’s one of those magical times of the year to experience Egypt and really feel it.
Tour Plan
- Pickup: once you arrive at the airport. You will find our representative from Kemerya Tours waiting for you. to help you and take you to the hotel
- Hotel Check-in: while you arrive at the hotel. Take your welcome drink and stay back. Our representative will finish all the check-in procedures, and he will review your itinerary
- Your First Night in Egypt: Enjoy a peaceful night and get a good night’s rest. Tomorrow we will begin our adventure with one of the world's greatest wonders.
- Optional tours: There’re many optional tours if you hope; you can choose one of Kemerya's optional tours, such as
- Sound & light show at the Giza Pyramids.
- Cairo by Night tours.
- Nile Dinner Cruise.
- Giza Pyramids: After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey with one of the world’s greatest wonders. the legendary Giza Pyramids to see King Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. It was built from more than 4,500 years ago.
- Great Sphinx: Then we’ll see the Great Sphinx. Standing beside the Giza Pyramids. It’s a lion body with the face of a pharaoh. And it is considered one of the greatest symbols of ancient Egypt.
- Camel or Horse Optional Ride: there’re any optional activities in the Pyramids; you can choose between a horse ride or camel ride to start your adventure across the golden desert surrounding the Giza Pyramids and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views while exploring the quieter side of the Giza Plateau away from the crowds.
- Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods in Cairo, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): After lunch, we’ll continue our journey at the Grand Egyptian Museum to discover thousands of the remarkable artifacts that tell the story of ancient Egypt, and it is the newest and the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. We will find Ramses II greeting us while we enter the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Coptic Cairo: Then we’ll go to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, and your Egyptologist guide will tell you the historical stories about these historic sites.
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar: We’ll finish our journey at Khan Elkhalili; take your time exploring the narrow alleys and browsing Egyptian souvenirs.
- Return to your hotel: After a wonderful day exploring the cultural heart of Cairo, we’ll return to your hotel to relax.
- Flight to Luxor: After breakfast, get ready to check out from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport to fly to Luxor
- Cruise Boarding: Once you arrived Luxor, you’ll meet our team in Luxor to take you to board your Nile Cruise and check into your cabin & enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as your unforgettable journey along the Nile begins.
- Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods on board, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
- Luxor Temple: After lunch, we will visit Luxor Temple to continue our discovery tour. It is one of the most elegant monuments in ancient Egypt. And Luxor Temple played an important role in royal ceremonies. and it later expanded by Ramses II
- Overnight: after this wonderful day, we’ll return to the cruise boat to enjoy your first night on board in Luxor.
- Breakfast on Board: Take your breakfast in the morning while the cruise continues its journey along the Nile.
- Valley of the Kings: The first stop will be at the Valley of the Kings. This is the highlight of this historical place. In this place is buried Tutankhamun. and many of the greatest Egyptian pharaohs.
- Hatshepsut Temple: Then we’ll visit Hatshepsut Temple, which was built for Queen Hatshepsut. It reflects the remarkable legacy of Egypt’s most successful female pharouh.
- Colossi of Memnon: We will see the Colossi of Memnon before leaving the west bank of Luxor, which was built over more than 3000 years, and it is one of Luxor's most famous landmarks.
- Sailing Toward Edfu: After that you’ll return back to the Nile Cruise to continue sailing toward Edfu at night and enjoy your last night in Luxor.
- Breakfast: Take your breakfast on board before heading out to explore Edfu.
- Edfu Temple: After the breakfast, we’ll visit Edfu Temple. It's one of the most historically significant places in Edfu that has remained remarkably intact for more than 2,000 years, allowing you to admire its impressive gateways, detailed carving, and magnificent halls.
- Sailing to Kom Ombo: We’ll continue our journey at Kom Ombo.
- Kom Ombo Temple: Once we arrived at Kom Ombo, we’ll visit Kom Ombo Temple that’s located on the banks of the Nile & it was dedicated to two gods. Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
- Sailing to Aswan: After that we will return back to the Nile Cruise to sail toward Aswan.
- Breakfast: Take your breakfast on board before heading out to explore Aswan.
- Aswan High Dam: the first stop in Aswan will be at Aswan High Dam. It’s one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements. It built to control the Nile’s annual floods and generate hydroelectric power.
- Philae Temple: Then we’ll take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore the beautifully preserved temple complex dedicated to Isis.
- Unfinished Obelisk: Then we’ll discover this massive ancient monument still attached to bedrock, offering insight into ancient Egyptian stone carving techniques.
- Return to the Cruise: After finishing our journey in Aswan, we’ll return back to enjoy the rest of your time in Aswan.
- Optional tour: There’s an optional tour to Abu Simbel if you want to know more about the Aswan Temples & their history.
- Flight to Cairo: Take your breakfast before checkout the Nile Cruise & going to the Aswan Airport. To return back to Cairo.
- Free Time: Once we return back to Cairo. We’ll take you directly to your hotel. It’s time to relax.
- Optional tours: There’re many optional tours if you hope; you can choose one of Kemerya's optional tours, such as
- Sound & light show at the Giza Pyramids.
- Cairo by Night tours.
- Nile Dinner Cruise.
- Breakfast at the hotel: Enjoy your final breakfast before checking out from the hotel. Take one last moment to reflect on the unforgettable memories you’ve created throughout our journey.
- Airport Transfer: At the scheduled time our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Meeting Point
Cairo International Airport (CAI) – Meet & Assist Arrival Hall
Included / Excluded
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Included
- Private AC transportation.
- Pickup & drop-off.
- Domestic flights
- three nights in Cairo, including breakfast
- Shopping stop in Cairo.
- Bottled water and cold drinks during the journey.
- four night cruises with full boarding on a cruise ship
- Entry fees to all sites
- Delicious Egyptian lunch.
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide.
- All service charges and taxes are covered.
Not Included
- International flights to Egypt.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Extra drinks during meals.
- Personal/shopping expenses.
- Any tips
- Any optional tours.
Price Per Person
| Package type | Oct-Apr |
|---|---|
| Single (Solo) | $2855 |
| Double | $2290 |
| Triple | $2067 |
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Frequently asked questions
Are domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan included in this package?
Yes! Round-trip internal domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo) are completely included in the total package price along with private airport transfers.
Which hotel will I be staying at in Cairo during this tour?
This premium Christmas package includes 3 nights of accommodation at Le Méridien Pyramids Resort (or equivalent luxury 5-star hotel) overlooking the Giza Plateau, with daily breakfast included.
Is a Christmas Gala Dinner included on board the Nile Cruise?
Yes, all festive departures over Christmas include a special Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day Gala Dinner aboard the 5-star Nile cruise, featuring special menus and celebratory entertainment
Can I add an optional trip to Abu Simbel while in Aswan?
Absolutely. On Day 6 or 7, you can easily add an optional early morning excursion to the Sun Temples of Abu Simbel by private vehicle or short domestic flight.